The # symbol, called a hashtag, is used to mark keywords or topics in a Tweet. It was created organically by Twitter users as a way to categorize messages.
How do you use the timeline?
The timeline contains a running chronological list of tweets. Click at the top of your timeline to refresh your page. You can also few who to follow and top trending tweets on the left side of the timeline.
What does the @ symbol mean?
The @ sign is used to call out usernames in Tweets, like this: Hello @Twitter! When a username is preceded by the @ sign, it becomes a link to a Twitter profile.
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